Love cited his desire to develop new business ventures and advocate for school choice in his announcement. “Stepping down from my House seat allows me to continue working to reform education from the private sector while devoting more time to my family and pursuing business opportunities that my public obligations have required me to neglect,” said Love.[1] He has been a restaurant owner and currently operates a real estate investment firm.

The District 74 vacancy will be filled in a special election on a date set by Governor Robert Bentley. Bentley has not announced plans for the special election though Alabama state law offers significant latitude. Title 17, Chapter 15 of the Code of Alabama states, “All special elections shall be held on such day as the Governor may direct.”[3]